6. Adaptability: People who are able to adapt to change, embrace feedback, navigate new environments and un-learn the human tendency to lean toward comfort and predictability demonstrate a higher capacity for courageous decision making.7. Acceptance: The sooner you can embrace what is and let go of expectations you've attached to particular outcomes, the faster you can navigate life with more courage.

4. Commitment: Be consistent on your goal, vision (Why?), no matter what challenges and obstacles your facing right now. It will boost your confidence as well as courage. 5. Embracing Risk: Courage requires taking intentional risks. And the bigger the risk, the more courage it takes (and the bigger the outcome can be). Never afraid of taking risks.

These traits exist within all of us to varying extents. Courage lives within us, even when we don’t feel brave. Courage is not only a noun but a verb. Anyone can "courage" a scary next step, courage their integrity, courage their future. Choosing courage as an action leads to personal growth and positive change. One way you can tap into courage at any time is to ask yourself, “How can I courage this moment?”

The Bottom Line

<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Intentionality: Be intentional, say no when necessary and be mindful about working on what matters most fosters courage.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Purpose: A person who has strong clarity on their “why,” and who intentionally aligns their actions with their calling, has a higher likelihood of overcoming fear and achieving courageous goals.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Curiosity And Openness: Be curious and open about new things and opportunity</li></ol>

Seven Traits Of Courageous People

Like so many complex psychological human characteristics, courage can be difficult to nail down. On the surface, courage seems like one of those “I know it when I see it” concepts. Here is the seven traits of courageous people.

How To Be Courageous

Courage gives us strength. Courage opens doors. Courage saves lives. Courage helps us grow in small and big ways. Everyone from a college graduate entering the workforce for the first time to a world leader running a country must act with courage, not just once but repeatedly. Being courageous is a key component of strong leadership. But what exactly is courage, and how can we access it?

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